La Zubia, 28th of August – 2014 Before today’s 167.1 kilometer long sixth stage of Vuelta a Espana from Benalmádena to the steep and 4 kilometer long uphill finish to La Zubia, Tinkoff-Saxo’s Alberto Contador was 9th in the overall classification. An exciting duel between the GC contenders was highly […]
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Contador: We saw the crosswinds as an opportunity
Ronda – 27. August 2014 Tinkoff-Saxo attacked with over 30 kilometers to the finish line in Ronda in an attempt to split the peloton and leave rivals in the wake. In a section with crosswinds the entire team moved to the front and succeeded in splitting the bunch into several […]
Quintana Ready for First Mountain Test
August 27, 2014 | Ronda Quintana, Valverde keep attention alongside Movistar Team into echelons en route to Ronda, stay in 2nd & 3rd overall before long slope of Cumbres Verdes. Sanz just short for victory in Poitou-Charentes Every single day in the 2014 Vuelta a España hides a dangerous situation […]
Degenkolb strikes again
27th of August – 2014 A quick look at the profile of today’s 180 kilometer long fifth stage of Vuelta a Espana from Priego de Córdoba to Ronda suggests that would be an obvious opportunity for the sprinters. However, a small categorized climb with 12 kilometers should not be underestimated. […]
Team effort delivers stage win and leader’s jersey for Matthews at Vuelta a Espana
Michael Matthews has capped off an inspirational team performance to win stage three of the Vuelta a España and move into the red race leader’s jersey today. Matthews’ ORICA-GreenEDGE team punished themselves on the front of the peloton for the entire stage to bring back an early breakaway and position […]
Late scare to leave Cádiz
August 25, 2014 | Arcos de la Frontera Valverde out of contention in Arcos after crash hits Vuelta leader in his back; Castroviejo and Malori also affected. Quintana now 2nd overall behind Matthews (OGE); Alejandro in 3rd. Australian Michael Matthews (OGE) is the new leader of the 2014 Vuelta a […]
2014 Pro Challenge Stage 7 Denver
Voight trying to win the stage before retiring at the end. BMC team with champagne that sprays better than ale! Tejay van Garderen Crowned Champion of USA Pro Challenge for Second Consecutive YearTeam Garmin-Sharp’s Alex Howes Sprints across the Line to Takethe Final Stage of America’s Biggest Race Denver (Aug. […]
Movistar Team wins the Team Time Trial in Stage 1 of the Vuelta
August 23, 2014 | Jerez de la Frontera Movistar Team repeats success from Pamplona in 2012, takes Jonathan Castroviejo to the lead in Jerez after sensational performance -season’s 31st victory- grants them win in Vuelta’s opening TTT Just like in 2012, at home in the streets of Pamplona, the Movistar […]
Tejay Smokes the Field-Faster in the rain and cold than last year
Tejay beat his time from last year by nearly a minute despite the rain and cold on Vail Pass. BMC Racing Team’s Tejay van Garderen Sets New Course Record and Wins USA Pro Challenge Individual Time TrialRainy Day Can’t Stop Best Cyclists and Fans in the World Vail, Colo. (Aug. […]
Contador scales down GC expectations
Jerez de la Frontera, 22nd of August – 2014 Today, Alberto Contador appeared at a press conference before the start of the Tour of Spain in which he said that his expectations are very modest after what happened to him in the Tour and how little he’s been training before […]